59--SWITCH,PRESSURE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 17 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a switch, pressure component—a small-form electrical device that opens or closes a circuit in response to pressure changes. Pressure switches are standard control components used across military platforms, including shipboard systems, aircraft, ground vehicles, and industrial equipment. DLA Maritime procures these items to sustain naval vessels and related systems through its weapons and materiel support mission.
This notice type combines the market research synopsis and formal solicitation into a single posting, meaning interested vendors can submit offers immediately without waiting for a separate solicitation release. The DLA Maritime Columbus office handles procurement for weapons support items under the broader Defense Logistics Agency structure.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Defense — Defense Logistics Agency — DLA Maritime — DLA Maritime Columbus — DLA Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M127U1044 |
| NAICS | 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 17, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata — see the solicitation |
Who can bid
Small businesses only. This is a total small business set-aside, meaning the procurement is exclusively reserved for offerors that qualify as small under the NAICS 335313 size standard. For manufacturing NAICS codes, the Small Business Administration typically applies either employee-based or average annual receipt-based standards; verify your current status in SAM.gov and through the SBA Size Standards tool.
You must be registered in SAM.gov with active registration, have the NAICS code in your profile, and possess any required DLA qualifications. Past performance with military specifications and standards (MIL-SPEC/MIL-STD) for electrical components strengthens competitiveness.
How to put together a competitive bid
Pressure switch procurement for DLA typically involves military or aerospace-grade specifications rather than commercial off-the-shelf items. Focus your preparation on:
- Specification compliance: Obtain and review the full technical specifications in the solicitation. DLA items often reference specific military performance standards or interchangeability requirements (e.g., QPL-qualified parts, NSN traceability).
- Testing and certification: Verify whether your product requires qualification to a Qualified Products List (QPL), source inspection, or third-party testing. Industrial pressure switches may need adaptation to meet shock, vibration, or environmental sealing standards.
- Traceability and counterfeit prevention: DLA supply chains require strict documentation. Prepare your material traceability, Certificates of Conformance, and counterfeit avoidance procedures (per DFARS 252.246-7007 and related clauses).
- Delivery and packaging: MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073 packaging requirements commonly apply. Confirm whether this is a direct delivery or depot-level requirement.
- Pricing for long-term support: DLA frequently awards multi-year or indefinite-delivery contracts. Structure pricing with lifecycle considerations if the solicitation contemplates follow-on options.
Given the short 15-day response window from posting to deadline, pre-registered small businesses with pressure switch manufacturing capability should prioritize immediate document review.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127U1044. The complete technical requirements, delivery schedule, and clauses are not included in this metadata summary.
- Confirm the exact place of performance and any shipping or FOB terms from the full document.
- Submit your offer before the November 17, 2026 deadline — combined synopsis/solicitation notices move directly to award evaluation without a separate opportunity period. Late submissions are not accepted.
Given the mid-November 2026 deadline, allow adequate lead time for SAM system processing and any required technical clarifications.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →